Upset over Sabah's exclusion
Published on: Wed, Jul 02, 2025
By: Sherell Jeffrey Text Size: Jeffrey also spoke about the recent federal decisions regarding the Ambalat area, which he maintains falls within Sabah's territorial boundaries. Kota Kinabalu: Jeffrey also expressed disappointment over Sabah being excluded from hosting a federal technical committee meeting on the state's 40 per cent revenue entitlement, which was scheduled for June 30. Despite cabinet approval and preparations to host the meeting, Jeffrey said that a crucial letter to the Prime Minister was never sent by the State Secretariat office (SKN). 'I am disappointed, because we were looking forward at least to try and get some kind of conclusion to the 40 per cent payment,' he said, adding he would seek explanations (from the State Secretary) on why the letter was not forwarded despite State Cabinet agreement. Jeffrey also spoke about the recent federal decisions regarding the Ambalat area, which he maintains falls within Sabah's territorial boundaries. 'Ambalat has been decided that that area is within our Sabah territory and if this decision was truly made without consulting Sabah, then it is not good, it is another way of bypassing the rights of Sabah,' he said. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available.
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